Crazy Avocado Dress up Site Coloring Contest and Recipes

Today I found out about a cool site, Avocado Dress-Up Site to be exact!  What is that you ask?  It is a silly site where you do just that, dress up avocados!  They are hosting a coloring contest! You play the game and you could win up to $250 in prizes! So something silly could turn into fun prizes for those who enter!

The contest is simple! It runs from August 16 through September 10th. Go check it out and G'luck!  Check out their Facebook page and Twitter (Check for the hashtag #avodressup)

The site also has two links for tasty recipes! We love avocados in our house!  This relish looks DELISH!

Avocado Hot Dog Relish

Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado from Mexico (about 8 ounces) 3/4 cup chopped sweet red bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 8 hot dogs, knockwurst, or other fully cooked sausage 8 hot dog buns 1/2 cup brown mustard. Preparation: To prepare Avocado Relish: Cut avocado lengthwise around the pit; twist halves to separate; strike pit with a knife blade and pull to remove; gently scoop out flesh with a spoon. Dice avocado (makes about 1 cup). In a small bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, vinegar, sugar, salt and ground red pepper; gently stir in avocado. Meanwhile, preheat a countertop or charcoal grill; cook hot dogs until hot and lightly browned, about 5 minutes (alternatively, cook over medium heat in a large skillet, turning once). Spread cut sides of buns with mustard. Place hot dogs in buns; spoon Avocado Relish on top. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired. About Avocados From Mexico Here’s a bit of avocado trivia: the world’s first avocado actually came from Mexico. Their authentic flavor and rich, creamy taste has been perfected over generations. Plus, Mexico is the only place in the world where avocado trees naturally bloom four times a year, so naturally, Avocados from Mexico are always in season. Avocados from Mexico are handpicked from USDA certified orchards and shipped to the U.S. within 3 to 4 days! No wonder they’re called “the world’s finest.”

I wrote this blog post at the request of Avocados from Mexico, making me eligible to get a $25 iCARD gift card.